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A recent study, published by The American Journal of Gastroenterology has uncovered a new potential method for treating celiac disease. The study, titled “Novel Role of the Serine Protease Inhibitor Elafin in Gluten-Related Disorders” was first published online on April 8th, 2014. It’s authors, doctors and scientists hailing from all over the world, looked at […]

A study recently published by The Journal of the American Medical Association has found further evidence for a link between celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The study, first posted online on April 21, 2014, titled “Increased Prevalence of Celiac Disease Among Pediatric Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome” examined nearly a thousand Italian children […]

Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) today released a 7 Day Gluten-Free Meal Plan to help individuals diagnosed with celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders and their families ease the transition to a gluten-free diet. The gluten-free meal plan provides a clear and concise 7 day menu of three meals and two snacks per day with easy […]

Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF), the leading national organization improving the quality of life for all people affected by gluten-related disorders, today announced that over 3000 people are expected in Pasadena on June 7 – 8, 2014, for CDF’s 20th Annual National Conference & Gluten-Free EXPO. Patients, family members, caregivers, health care professionals and gluten-free foodies […]

New Planet Beer announced their sponsorship of Celiac Disease Foundation with the Win a Trip for Two to the 2014 CDF National Conference & Gluten-Free EXPO Sweepstakes. One lucky individual and guest will receive CDF National Conference & Gluten-Free EXPO registration, tickets to the Saturday night VIP Dinner with Dr. Alessio Fasano and Dr. John […]

Compared with the general population, individuals with celiac disease were almost twice as likely to have CAD, according to a large retrospective study presented here today at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2014 Scientific Sessions [1]. Even patients younger than aged 65 years were at higher risk.

You are invited to attend the CDF Southern California Chapter’s 1st Annual Gluten-Free Food and Wine Fundraiser to benefit Celiac Disease Foundation’s School Nurse Awareness and Gluten-Free Lunch programs. The Gluten-Free Food and Wine event will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 2pm to 5pm at Custom Design & Construction in El Segundo, California. […]

Deborah Ceizler, CDF Chief Development Officer, recently attended the Development of Therapies for Celiac Disease Conference hosted by the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. The conference provided a unique opportunity to bring together experts from around the world – physicians, scientists, industry leaders including pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology and food & agriculture – and patients seeking […]

By Van Waffle | February 24, 2014 Despite a growing awareness of celiac disease, most people still don’t know they have it. When a pediatrician phoned Marilyn Geller with test results indicating her 15-year-old son probably had celiac disease, Geller did not understand what the physician was saying. With a master’s of science in public health […]

Dole Packaged Foods announced today that they are now a proud sponsor of Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to driving early diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease through advocacy, education and advancing research to improve the quality of life for all people affected by gluten-related disorders.

Marilyn’s Message

I cannot stress enough how important your generous commitment is to our ongoing work here at Celiac Disease Foundation. I am pleased to report that we are making real progress in focusing resources and attention on celiac disease. For example, next month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be hosting a two-day meeting at […]

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